Gansbaai offers some of the finest land and boat-based whale watching in the world.
The coastal waters of the Overberg region offer some of the best land-based whale viewing in the world. The cliffs of De Kelders, near Gansbaai are considered one of the prime viewing spots, offering fantastic opportunities for close-up viewing and photography.
Your first sign of the presence of these wonderful creatures is likely to be its blow, which is a tall plume of water that disperses after a few seconds. Right whales wallow in the shallow, protected coves of De Kelders and often approach to within a few meters of the shore.
Book your trip...Coming up close and personal with a southern right in its natural habitat is truly exhilarating, and therefore boat-based whale watching is very popular. Unique 2-hour boat based whale-watching trips will enable you to experience the thrill of seeing the whales up close and personal. The Southern Rights seem to be as curious about us as we are about them, and are often friendly and playful, passing under or next to the boat. A truly unforgettable experience!
A limited number of permits have been issued for legal boat-based whale watching in Walker Bay. The industry is carefully regulated, and experienced operators are allocated areas to ensure minimum intrusion on the whales. The boats stay 50m away from the whales, but right whales are inquisitive and may surface very close to the boat, providing an unforgettable close encounter.
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